Hidden Catch vs Merge Lighthouse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Hidden Catch
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Hidden Catch is a relaxing hidden-object puzzle game. Zoom into gorgeously illustrated scenes and spot every hidden item before your hearts and time run out! โข 50 hand-crafted scenes across 5 story chapters โ clear one to unlock the next โข Pan and pinch to explore every corner of richly detailed illustrations โข 3 hearts and a countdown timer keep every stage exciting โข Stuck? Use a hint to reveal an item's location โข No account needed โ just open and play, completely offline Train your eyes, calm your mind, and see how many hidden objects you can catch.
Merge Lighthouse
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Merge Lighthouse is a cozy merge + idle game. Drag matching light parts together to power up your lighthouse โ the brighter it shines, the bigger the ships you can guide safely to harbor, and the more coins you earn. FEATURES - Simple, satisfying merge gameplay: combine parts from a dim lamp to a blazing Tier-10 Beacon. - Idle income: your lighthouse keeps earning while you're away. - Combos: chain quick merges to boost ship rewards. - Rare golden ships: catch them for a big payout. - Daily challenges and login rewards. - Prestige (Rebirth) for permanent brightness bonuses. - Boosters: coin storm, auto-merge, time warp and more. - Relaxing hand-crafted visuals and music. Play offline, anytime. Light up the coast, one merge at a time!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Merge Lighthouse at none against Hidden Catch's shown. Merge Lighthouse also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Hidden Catch's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hidden Catch ships an update weekly, Merge Lighthouse monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hidden Catch | Merge Lighthouse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly โ better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 157 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | SeungMan Choi | Seonggon Sim |
In-app purchases
Hidden Catch
No in-app purchases
Merge Lighthouse
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Hidden Catch free?
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Do Hidden Catch or Merge Lighthouse have ads?
Which is updated more often, Hidden Catch or Merge Lighthouse?
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